John Krysinsky

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).

Stories By John Krysinsky

College Soccer
/ 7 years ago

Seniors lead PSU, WVU to 1st rd NCAA wins; Morgantown to host 2nd & 3rd round action next weekend

From Penn State and West Virginia University reports Two nationally ranked women’s teams in our region had solid starts to their...

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 7 years ago

PIAA girls soccer championship: semifinal match-ups, sites and times set

Seven WPIAL schools have moved on to the PIAA (state) playoff championship semifinal round, with games scheduled for this coming Tuesday....

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 7 years ago

PIAA boys soccer championship – semifinal match-ups, sites and times set

Seven WPIAL schools have moved on to the PIAA (state) playoff championship semifinal round, with games scheduled for this coming Tuesday....

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 7 years ago

FINAL SCOREBOARD: PIAA boys soccer championship – quarterfinal round

PIAA Boys Soccer Quarterfinals Saturday, November 10, 2018 (first games kickoff at 1 p.m.) WPIAL SCOREBOARD WPIAL teams in bold 4A...

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 7 years ago

FINAL SCOREBOARD: PIAA girls soccer championship – quarterfinal round

PIAA Girls Soccer Quarterfinals Saturday, November 10, 2018 (ALL GAMES FINAL) WPIAL SCOREBOARD WPIAL teams – bold 4A – Peters...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 7 years ago

Where USL Cup goes, former Robert Morris standout ‘Speedy’ Williams follows

Where the USL Cup goes, Devon ‘Speedy’ Williams follows. The former Robert Morris University standout midfielder will once again be playing...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 7 years ago

Pitt’s Kizza, Perez and Vaughn earn All-ACC men’s soccer honors

Three members of the University of Pittsburgh men’s soccer team earned All-ACC accolades as announced by conference officials Wednesday morning. Sophomore Edward...

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 7 years ago

PIAA boys soccer championship: quarterfinal match-ups, sites and times set

On Tuesday, 18 of 22 WPIAL (District 7) teams advanced to the quarterfinals of the PIAA boys and girls soccer championships....

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 7 years ago

PIAA girls soccer championship: quarterfinal match-ups, sites and times set

On Tuesday, 18 of 22 WPIAL (District 7) teams advanced to the quarterfinals of the PIAA boys and girls soccer championships....

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 7 years ago

NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s soccer brackets set with Highmark Stadium as final destination

Who said soccer season is over for Highmark Stadium? If you didn’t already know, Pittsburgh was selected to host 22 NCAA...

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 7 years ago

FINAL SCOREBOARD: PIAA girls soccer championship, first-round

No time for rest, as 11 WPIAL teams will be hoping to make a run at the PIAA Soccer Championship and...

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 7 years ago

FINAL SCOREBOARD: PIAA boys soccer championship first-round

WPIAL FINAL SCOREBOARD Bold (WPIAL – District 7 school) 4A – Seneca Valley 3 , Hempfield 2, OT 4A – State...

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 7 years ago

Shady Side pulls off repeat magic in WPIAL finals

First, it was North Allegheny’s boys team that pulled off comebacks when trailing late in consecutive WPIAL finals games, in 2016...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Hounds’ Greenspan and Forbes earn USL All-League honors

From Pittsburgh Riverhounds / USL reports Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC defender Joe Greenspan and midfielder Kenardo Forbes have been awarded USL All-League honors, named First Team...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 7 years ago

Pulisic’s heroics in PK shootout end Pitt’s season in ACC quarterfinal

Pitt men’s soccer team played to a scoreless draw with No. 8 Duke Sunday afternoon at Koskinen Stadium in the ACC...

By John Krysinsky